Overview of the Antagonist: X
- X is revealed as the central antagonist, possessing a distorted view of justice.
- Uzuki is at the helm of the X organization, determined to dismantle the JAA while showcasing his unmatched power.
- Uzuki’s drastic personality shifts, balancing between kindness and cruelty, can be traced back to significant past traumas that fuel his quest for vengeance.
Table of Contents
- Understanding X’s Persona
- Impact of X’s Organization on His Mental Health
- Exploring X’s Complex Personality
- Transition from Kindness to Cruelty
- Influence of the Past on X’s Actions
Unmasking the Antagonist: The Journey of X
The character of “X” first emerged during an arc set in an amusement park, where he was depicted as a psychopath targeting the JAA. As the narrative in Sakamoto Days unfolds, it becomes evident that X is not merely an antagonist but a character with a multifaceted personality and intricate motives. His skewed sense of justice and desire to alter the existing order raises a compelling question among fans: Who is the real X?
Understanding X’s Persona
Impact of X’s Organization on His Mental Health
Kei Uzuki, known as X or Slur, stands as the leader of the X organization, a faction of rogue assassins with ambitions to dismantle the JAA. This organization was born from Uzuki’s mission to save Gaku, Haruma, Kumanomi, and others, culminating in an attack on the Al Kamar orphanage, which was more of a factory for order-level assassins than a refuge. Uzuki himself is a product of this environment, shaped by its dark legacy.
Surprisingly, this strategy ensured that every puppet created rivaled, if not surpassed, the capabilities of the existing JAA members. A prime example of this is Kanaguri’s overwhelming defeat of Satoda, a once-prominent Aikido Master offered a place within the order. Nonetheless, Uzuki himself stands apart. Chapter 167 showcases his exceptional prowess as he effortlessly defeats Takamura, a fighter stronger than even the Prime Sakamoto, marking him as potentially the strongest in the storyline.
Exploring X’s Complex Personality
Transition from Kindness to Cruelty
Uzuki exhibits a cold, composed demeanor, capable of heinous acts like the slaughter of JAA members, especially during the Al Kamar orphanage incident. Yet, those close to him are exceptions to his brutal behavior; his reaction to Uda’s sacrifice during the confrontation with Takamura illustrates this duality.
Interestingly, chapter 104 reveals that Uzuki was once a more compassionate assassin, valuing life immensely. During chapter 174, the contrast becomes apparent when he expresses discomfort with taking lives solely for personal gain. This pivotal shift in mentality is suggested to correlate with the emergence of his Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
Influence of the Past on X’s Actions
The origins of X’s psychological struggles can be traced back to the murder of Rion Akao. In a crucial moment when Asaki instructed Slur to eliminate Rion before granting freedom to Uzuki and his fellow orphans, a chain of tragic events unfolded. Uzuki unknowingly ended Rion’s life—a fate that would deeply scar him.
Reflecting on chapter 104 reveals that this incident likely catalyzed Uzuki’s DID, prompting him to adopt Rion’s characteristics as a mechanism to cope with overwhelming trauma. As the narrative progresses, readers witness how this psychological development enhances his abilities, allowing X to mimic traits and skills from his alternate identities. Indeed, it is this condition that played a crucial role in his triumph over Takamura, establishing him as the formidable Honored One of his realm.
Post-Rion’s death, the narrative explores Uzuki’s disapproving perspective on the dichotomy between the assassin world and the ordinary world. His disdain for the consequences, such as Rion’s death while malevolent figures like Asaki remain unscathed, drives a fierce nihilism within him. Ultimately, he arrives at a stark conclusion: I don’t care what happens to this world. This pivot leads to the birth of X/Slur, a persona that overrides Uzuki’s former ideals and seeks only to obliterate the JAA, the source of his and his comrades’ suffering.
His discussion with Kashima encapsulates X’s detachment from aspirations of creating a new social order post-JAA; instead, he is propelled solely by vengeance. His internal conflicts highlight Uzuki’s denial, obscuring his unresolved desire for revenge against the JAA.
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